Indian mens hockey team captain PR Sreejesh said there is no easy match in a sporting extravaganza like the Olympics, and all 12 teams will fancy their chances of qualifying for the quarterfinals in Rio. DeMarcus Ware Womens Jersey .It is Olympics and there is nothing easy. Every match will be serious affair, he said before departing for Spain en route to Rio.The Indian team is heading to Spain to acclimatise and play its last practice games before the Rio Olympics.We are going to Spain mainly for acclimatisation. We need a break from here. We will play a couple of practice matches there and know where we stand. The climate of Rio during the Games will be to similar Spain. So, it is a good decision to go to Spain before landing at Rio, Sreejesh said.Unlike previous editions, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has introduced a new competition format in this years Olympics.As per the new format 12 teams have been divided into two pools of six with each team initially playing round-robin games within their pool. Following the completion of the round-robin games, the top four teams from each pool will advance to the quarterfinals.In each group there are six teams out of which four will qualify for the quarterfinals. Therefore, it is very important for us to garner as many points as possible to increase our chances because the new format gives an opportunity to every team, Sreejesh said.Previously, after completion of round robin games top two teams from each pool used to directly qualify for the semifinals.Sreejesh, who took over the captaincy mantle from long-standing Sardar Singh just ahead of the Olympics, said they are ready to face any side in the quarterfinals.We are ready to meet anybody in the quarterfinals. We cannot say we want this team or that team. We will give our 100 per cent against any side, be it world champions Australia, he said.Underplaying his role as captain, Sreejesh emphasized the importance of teamwork.Hockey is a team game and all 11 players on the field are captains. They have specific responsibilities to shoulder. We are going to Rio as a team, he said. Daryl Johnston Cowboys Jersey . -- Arizona raced out to a big lead and did not back off, hitting the accelerator instead. Tony Pollard Cowboys Jersey . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. http://www.cowboysfootballgearshop.com/demarcus-ware-jersey/ . -- Catcher Brett Hayes has agreed to a $630,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, avoiding salary arbitration. DELAND, Fla. -- Freshman Kaelon Harris scored a career-high 26 points off the bench-including four free throws in the final six seconds-and The Citadel beat Stetson 116-112 on Friday night.Quayson Williams and reserve Brian White had 23 points apiece for the Bulldogs (3-1). The Citadel led 59-49 at the half and by 16 midway through the second half.Derick Newton had 18 of his 23 points in the second half when the Hatters shot 58 percent to get back in the game. Down 96-80 with 7:22 left, B.J. Glasfordds tip-in at 4:09 pulled Stetson within five. Michael Irvin Jersey. uke Foyles 3 with 1:22 left made it 105-104, but Matt Frierson answered with a 3 and the Bulldogs made all eight of their free throws in the last 32 seconds.The Bulldogs made 18 3s with Williams and White making five apiece. They were 16 of 20 from the line in the second half.Divine Myles added 21 points for Stetson. ' ' '
